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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 309.04 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 309.04 and 130.68 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 309.04 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/309.04 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 309.04 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 40,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,385.02/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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